Robert Bourne (footballer)

Robert Bourne (born 10 September 1998) is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder for Newton-le-Willows.

Career
Bourne began his career with EFL League One side Bury, after coming through the club's academy he made his debut for the first-team on 8 May 2016 in a league match against Southend United. In the succeeding September, Bourne was loaned to Mossley; appearing nine times. On 6 January 2017, Bury announced that Bourne had been released. He subsequently joined Northern Premier League Division One North club Trafford. His debut came on 14 January against Droylsden. After a month and one appearance, Bourne departed on 14 February to National League North's Stalybridge Celtic. He left on 5 May.

He went on trial with FC United of Manchester in July, featuring in games against AVRO FC and Abbey Hey. On 8 October, Bourne joined Skelmersdale United. His first appearance for the club came on 14 October versus Ramsbottom United. Seven more matches were played for Skelmersdale United. On 1 January 2018, Bourne left English football to join Division 2 Norrland side Ytterhogdals IK in Sweden. He scored his first senior goal in his twelfth appearance, during an away win versus Gällivare Malmbergets on 8 July. He parted company in September, prior to signing for Widnes in October.

In February 2019, Bourne completed a move to West Didsbury & Chorlton. His debut arrived in a fixture with Winsford United on 23 February, as the aforementioned team won 3–2. In the succeeding August, Bourne started playing for Newton-le-Willows in the Warrington & District Football League. He netted on his debut against Eagle JFC on 31 August. Bourne scored a hat-trick over Blackbrook in the Guardian Cup on 30 November.

Career statistics
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